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We remember William Edward Heaton
We remember William Edward Heaton
Timeline
Timeline
1875
1891
employment
Coal Miner
Ormskirk
United Kingdom
Source:9084475
April 1891
1891
location
17 Court, Aughton Street, Ormskirk, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9084475
April 1891
1894
service
British Army
Private
5441
King's (Liverpool) Regiment
3/6th (Rifle) Battalion
Source:9084454
6th October 1894 - 30th October 1900
1900
awards
Victoria Cross (VC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9085124
23rd August 1900
1900
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
5441
King's (Liverpool) Regiment
3/6th Rifle Battalion
Source:9084454
31st October 1900 - 22nd August 1901
1901
service
British Army
Corporal
5441
King's (Liverpool) Regiment
3/6th Battalion
Source:9084454
23rd August 1901 - 6th October 1903
1904
marriage
Sarah Ann Ryland
Source:9094042
3rd July 1904
1905
children
Alice May Heaton
Source:9085076
1905
1907
children
Margaret Heaton
Source:9085076
1907
1908
service
British Army
Corporal
5441
King's (Liverpool) Regiment
Source:9084454
25th May 1908 - 5th October 1912
1911
employment
Bank Messenger
Liverpool
United Kingdom
Source:9085076
April 1911
1911
location
39 Beatrice Street, Liverpool
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9085076
April 1911
1912
enlistment
Source:9084447
11th November 1912
1912
service
British Army
Rifleman
1335
King's (Liverpool Regiment)
6th Battalion
Source:9084447
11th November 1912 - 24th August 1914
1914
service
British Army
Corporal
1335
Liverpool Regiment
6th Battalion
Source:9084447
25th August 1914 - 6th March 1916
1916
service
British Army
Corporal
218423
Labour Corps
Source:9084447
7th March 1916 - 29th June 1916
1916
service
British Army
Lance Serjeant
218423
Labour Corps
556 Company
Source:9084447
30th June 1916 - 4th January 1918
1918
service
British Army
Lance Sergeant
Labour Corps
421 Agricultural Company
Source:9084447
5th January 1918 - 15th April 1918
1918
service
British Army
Lance Sergeant
218423
Labour Corps
Western Command Labour Centre
Source:9084457
16th April 1918 - 16th April 1918
1941
death
Not War Related
Southport, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:9084467
5th June 1941
sibling
Elizabeth Heaton
Source:9084447
location
1 Mill Yard, Church Street, Ormskirk, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9084454
location
Factory Field, Brook Lane, Bickerstaffe, Ormskirk, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9084474
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Edward |
| Initials | WE |
| Last Name | Heaton, |
| Source | 9084467 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mill Yard, Church Street, Ormskirk, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | ||
| 17 Court, Aughton Street, Ormskirk, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1891 | |
| 39 Beatrice Street, Liverpool | United Kingdom | their own address | known April 1911 | |
| Factory Field, Brook Lane, Bickerstaffe, Ormskirk, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 1335 | King's (Liverpool Regiment) | 6th Battalion | Rifleman | |
| British Army | 218423 | Labour Corps | Corporal | ||
| British Army | Labour Corps | 421 Agricultural Company | Lance Sergeant | ||
| British Army | 1335 | Liverpool Regiment | 6th Battalion | Corporal | |
| British Army | 218423 | Labour Corps | 556 Company | Lance Serjeant | |
| British Army | 5441 | King's (Liverpool) Regiment | 3/6th (Rifle) Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 5441 | King's (Liverpool) Regiment | 3/6th Rifle Battalion | Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | 5441 | King's (Liverpool) Regiment | Corporal | ||
| British Army | 5441 | King's (Liverpool) Regiment | 3/6th Battalion | Corporal | |
| British Army | 218423 | Labour Corps | Western Command Labour Centre | Lance Sergeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| VC | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victoria Cross (VC) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice May Heaton | daughter | 1905 | |
| Margaret Heaton | daughter | 1907 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Heaton | mother | ||
| Robert Heaton | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Heaton | sister |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Ann Ryland | wife | 3rd July 1904 |
Media
Media
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Corporal W Heaton, VCPhoto and short article published in Local Newspaper
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Group of soldiers including William Heaton. VCPhoto taken some time during WW1, probably in LiverpoolContributed by:
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Wedding of William Heaton and Sarah RylandPhotocopy of Marriage CertificateContributed by:
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William Heaton, VCPhoto in civilian clothes, wearing medals, taken at some time between WW1 and WW2.
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William Heaton, VC, with other veteransPhoto of group of men, including three veterans wearing medals and holding collection boxes. Probably taken at some time between WW1 and WW2.Contributed by:
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Letter from Ormskirk BL to War OfficeLetter from the Chairman of Ormskirk British Legion to the War Office, thanking for financial assitance provided to William Heaton in response to a request by the BL.Contributed by:
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Funeral of Sergeant W Heaton, VCAccount od Sergeant Heaton's funeral, published in the Ormskirk Advertiser.Contributed by:
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Bryan5462 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Bryan5462 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Bryan5462 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Bryan5462 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Bryan5462 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Bryan5462 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Bryan5462 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Bryan5462 | |
| Victoria Cross Recipients 1854-2006 Transcription | Guy74824 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Article by Dot Broady Hawkes in "Southport Visitor" includes information about William E Heaton | Bryan5462 | |
| Medal Card for Lance Sergeant William Edward Heaton | Bryan5462 | |
| THE LONDON GAZETTE, JANUARY 18, 1901 Page 398 | Bryan5462 | |
| Geluk Farm | Bryan5462 | |
| General Sir Redvers Buller - operations at Van Wyks Vlei Farm, Geluk Farm and... Ordering | Bryan5462 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Corporal W Heaton, VC | Bryan5462 | |
| Group of soldiers including William Heaton. VC | Bryan5462 | |
| Wedding of William Heaton and Sarah Ryland | Bryan5462 | |
| William Heaton, VC | Bryan5462 | |
| William Heaton, VC, with other veterans | Bryan5462 | |
| Letter from Ormskirk BL to War Office | Bryan5462 | |
| Funeral of Sergeant W Heaton, VC | Bryan5462 |
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